In light of the seemingly constant news of pit
bull bans, including the extremely controversial and heartbreaking Denver and Ontario bans, it would seem to many
of us that breed discrimination is a new horror. Unfortunately, it is and has been a worldwide epidemic for
quite some time. Several countries enforce breed bans or other forms of breed restrictions - and those restrictions
are not only limited to pit bulls. Germany, Italy, Australia, Denmark, Canada, and many others all enforce some form
of breed discrimination.

If you think breed discrimination won't effect
you because you aren't a pit bull owner, think again. Owners of rottweilers, dobermans, huskys, akitas
and others are already feeling the effects of BSL. Even harder to believe, Italy enforces restrictions against such
breeds as collies, corgies, miniature schnauzers, St. Bernards and miniature pinschers! In fact, there are
over 90 breeds banned or restricted in Italy... NINETY!!!!

What's the reason for this worldwide epidemic?
Simple... laws that enforce breed discrimination (BSL) don't work primarily because they don't target the true problem
of irresponsible ownership. When dog attacks continue, as they undoubtedly will, another condemned breed is added
to the list.

What you can do...

Be a RESPONSIBLE dog owner! Properly
train and socialize your dog.

Contact law makers when breed specific laws
are proposed. Don't wait for someone else to speak up - by that time, it may be too late.

Help implement bite prevention programs in your
community - especially those targeting children - as it is inevitable that some people will continue to
be irresponsible and careless with their dogs.

Join a group specific to fighting breed specific
legislation. The support and encouragement received are priceless and, working together, we just may put a stop to breed
discrimination!

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Our virtual candlelight
vigil for the innocent victims of ignorance and discrimination.

May the flame burn until the hate is gone...

In Memory...

To date, the Denver pit bull ban, enacted on May 9, 2005,
has taken the lives of over 1,020 innocent
pit bulls. May God bless their precious souls.